About Our Arts, Humanities, Digital Media & Communication Pathway
If you’re creative and like to express yourself, we’ll provide the education and training to excel in fields such as graphic design, art, music, writing, or video production. Graduates, many of whom continue their education, go on to enjoy careers in a wide range of creative disciplines.
What opportunities can this pathway provide?
Launch Your Career
SMCC graduates have started their careers at top-notch employers like:
- HBO
- Netflix
- Feature Films & Shows (CODA, Captain America, Stranger Things, American Idol)
- News Stations
- Marketing & Design Agencies
- Publishing Agencies
- Primary Schools & Universities
- And more!
Continue Your Education
SMCC graduates have used our transfer agreements to continue their education at:
- Maine College of Art
- New Hampshire Institute of Art
- Saint Joseph’s College
- University of New England
- University of Southern Maine
What training and programs are available?
Associate Degrees & Certificates
Earn a degree or certificate and enter the workforce or continue your education at a four-year college.
Southern Maine Community College is …
"After arriving here, I began producing highlight and team videos for the SMCC Athletics Department. With the videos in my portfolio, I was hired by the Portland Sea Dogs baseball team as a camera operator at their games, which has led to freelance work taking high school sports videos."
Will Tiner
Communications & New Media, Alum
"I set out to become an art teacher after high school, but I put my goal aside and left college in 2010. Now I’m fulfilling my long-held dream of becoming a high school art teacher by working toward a Liberal Studies degree with a focus in art. Upon graduation, I plan to transfer to the University of Southern Maine and major in art education.
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Andrea Atkinson
Liberal Studies: Art Focus Alum